Spectacle-case



(No Model.)

J. H. HAMMER.

SPEGTAGLE GASE.

No. 586,816. Patented July 20, 1897.

UNrrnn STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN HENRY HAMMER, OF ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA.

SPECTAC LE-CAS E.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 586,816, dated July 20, 1897.

Application filed March 15, 1897. Serial No. 627,638. (No model To (LZZ whom it nmy concern:

Be it known that 1, JOHN HENRY HAMMER, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Allegheny, in the county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Spectacle-Cases, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in spectacle-cases, and has for its object to provide a case-which will be strong and dust and dirt proof.

lVith the above and other objects in view the invention finally consists in the novel construction, combination, and arrangement of parts to be hereinafter more specifically described, and particularly pointed out in the claim.

In describing the invention in detail reference is had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and wherein like figures of reference indicate similar parts throughout the several views, in which- Figure 1 is a plan view showing the lid open. Fig. 2 is a view of the bottom, and Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional View on line X X of Fig. 2.

Referring to the'drawings, 1 designates the bott0m,having an up\vardly-extending flange 2, forming the body portion or sides. A cover 3 is hinged to the body portion at 4:. Said cover is provided with an outwardly-projecting flange 5, extending entirely around the cover and engaging the edge of the body. Secured to the inside of the cover are outwardly-projecting flanges 6 6, conforming to the general outlines of the outside flange and extending partially around the lid. Said body portion carries on its inner face an inwardly-projecting flange 7, adapted to engage the flange 6 011 the lid.

The bottom has embossed or stamped on its surface oblong depressions 8, preventing the glass of the spectacles from coming in contact with the metal of the box.

Secured to or formed integral with the flange 6 is a lug or projection adapted to e11- gage the body portion and serving as a fastening means.

For convenience of operation a spectacle is shown in the case, the frames engaging the flanges 7, preventing them from falling out, also engaging the flange 6 of the lid, forming substantially a dust and dirt proof joint. The oblong depression prevents the metal from coming in contact with the glass, also serving to strengthen the case.

The general form and construction adds to the appearance. The case is also provided with a lining of suitable material.

It will be noted that various changes may be made in the details of construction without departing from the general spirit of my invention.

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

In a spectacle-case, a base or bottom provided with elongated cavities and having an upwardlyprojecting flange 2 forming the body portion or sides, said body portion oarrying on the internal face an inwardly-projecting flange 7, a cover hinged to the body portion, having a flange engaging the outside of the box, a flange 6 having a lug or projection 9, said flange 6 adapted to engage the flange 7, to form substantially a dust-proof joint, and means for fastening the lid closed, substantially as shown and described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN HENRY HAMMER.

Witnesses:

W. 1-1. TIMMERMANN, Tnos. M. BOYD, Jr. 

